Harvard Triumph in Thames Regatta Crowds Watch Yale Defeat
Harvard wins three races including the varsity eight by four lengths on the Thames in New London. Yale finishes strong in the freshman and varsity four as nearly 6,000 spectators along the river plus more than 200 boats witness the 44th annual race. The main event set a Thames record, with Harvard clocking 20:46 and Yale 21:54.
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George von L. Meyer
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Roger Cutler
Brookline
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Amateur Baseball Game Ends With Pension Bureau Victory
Pension Bureau beat Diamond Athletic Club in the Marquette League as Dampler starred with four hits and 13 chances at first. Line scores show a hard fought contest with key hits from Russo, Dampier, and Gallagher. The game lasted 1 hour 3 minutes.
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Ninth Defeats Langdon in Sunday School League Battle
Ninth outpaced Langdon 2 to 0 amid a slow fielding game. Harris shone at short while Miles, Litz, Hands, and M Broome produced key hits. Errors favored Ninth with two costly miscues by Langdon, as Symanoskie and Conners split mound duties and the finale featured double plays and late scoring.
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Automotive trades and travel notes in Washington area
The report covers sales to Theodore Michael and A Shifer, and Flanders and Burton, with a Buick model 16 seen en route from Canada to Henderson. It notes Studebaker and Buick transactions, upcoming tire price hikes of 20 to 30 percent due to crude material costs, a garage sale to J J Barham at 1246 New Hampshire Ave, and plans for an electric garage. Also mentions the government buying a 5 ton Studebaker electric truck for the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, and a Flanders car tour through several states. Roy Palmer recovering after a Rockville turnpike accident, cleared of blame in a fatality incident.
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Postoffice Defeats Bureau in Colored Departmental League Slugfest
Postoffice defeated Bureau 22 to 9 in a slugging Colored Departmental League game. Pollard led in runs with eight, Reynolds and Campbell contributed multiple hits, and Parker earned the win while facing 8.0 innings. Multiple players noted for hits and RBI as the teams combined for a high-scoring affair.
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Herald Defeats Berry & Whitmore in Commercial League
Herald won 16 to 1 as Walters pitched well for the victors. Box shows Heid ABHQUELB and key players Morris Rawlings Murphy and Keane among others. Final lines list runs, hits, errors with Beckett starting and Walters finishing. Time of game was 1 hour 5 minutes.
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Dowd Lands Cunningham Star Prospect for Washington
Wilam E Cunningham, the New Bedford New England League second baseman, is reportedly sold to the Washington club of the American League for 34500. Manager Dowd praises him highly, noting his speed, defense, and over .300 batting while calling him the grandest young player he has seen. Seven major league clubs pursued him last year.
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Jeff Defenas Action My Fight And My Dangers
Reno dispatch outlines Jeff Defenas defending his training choices before a bout. He emphasizes avoiding overwork and explains why resting on a training day protected his edge, noting friendships supporting him in Moano Springs and recalling past bets and keepsakes from fans. The piece argues sports writers should respect a fighter’s training, not treat it as entertainment.
Heat Domes Reno Arena Ahead of Jeffries Johnson Fight
Reno weather bakes the arena as Jeffries and Johnson prepare for a likely grueling bout. Heat sears the pine floor, a test of stamina, while boxing’s box office crowd and moochers clash for seats and free views before the big fight. Sharkey signals intent to challenge the winner for a 25000 purse, as other sports notes include St Stephens’ win and a doubleheader tease for July 4 at Union League park.
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White to Assist Referee in Jeffries Johnson Fight
Deputy Referee Charley White arrived in Reno to take a deputy role for the Jeffries Johnson bout. Rickard announced White’s appointment and welcomed his pledge to stay fair and on the level. The visit drew a NYAC delegation, with Goodwin and others from Boston and Melbourne figures following. The city prepared hospitality while boxing fans anticipated the international attendance and secure private boxes at raised prices.
Jeffries and Johnson End Training for July 4 Heavyweight Fight
James J. Jeffries and Jack Johnson declare training finished and plan light work only before their July 4 heavyweight title bout. Jeffries sits at a card table in Reno with Jim Corbett and others, joking over a pile of winnings as he confirms no more boxing until the fight. Johnson echoes the same sentiment after a day of rounds, saying his work is done and only light exercise remains leading to the match.
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Jim Corbett
Sam Berger
Dick Adama
Jack Johnson
Jeffries
Jonason
Johnson
Elansa
Chicago wager chatter on Jeffries Johnson odds rise
Betting panic grips Chicago as Eastern backers flood the market for Jeffries at 2 to 1 while local odds shift from 10 to 7. New York reports James Coffroth predicting a blow up when Jeffries fails to land a glove on Johnson, prompting Johnson supporters to bet 7 to 10 on the Negro.
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Minors barred from Jeffries Johnson fight arena
Reno dispatch reports promoter Fox Rickard issued strict rules barring children under ten from attending and restricting ages ten to fifteen unless chaperoned for the Jeffries Johnson bout. He said no local law bans minors from boxing but urged protection of young spectators amid ongoing fight discussions. Georgia senate approves tougher anti prize fight measure with amendments to broaden prohibition of violent contests and gate requirements.
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Governor to Be Sprung as Star Feature of Preliminaries
Governor Dickerson of Nevada is slated to appear at the preliminaries of the July 4 boxing event, paired with promoter Rickard and financier Gleason. The plan, kept under wraps, involves the governor being escorted to the arena to address the crowd and endorse the display as within Nevada's law and liberties.
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Betting Light: Camp Johnson Backers Dominate Wagering
Reno reports betting for the Johnson Jeffries fight peaks with bets of 1500 to 2000 on Johnson and 500 at even money against Jeffries. Corbett, on scene in a gambling hall, expects a surge before the first bell as independent pools show little action. San Francisco backers have also laid down substantial wagers as odds hold Jeffries at ten to six.
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Women Go to See the Fight by Rail to Reno
Ten women enthusiasts booked on the fight special leaving Chicago for Reno last night on the Chicago and Northwestern. More than 200 men join at Omaha with delegations from St Paul Minneapolis Winnipeg and Duluth. The special will reach Reno around Saturday noon and most passengers will live in the cars. Return trip departs the night of the fight.
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